Chamberlain, SD

Chamberlain, South Dakota

Chamberlain, South Dakota, in Brule county, is 132 miles W of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 247 miles NW of Omaha, Nebraska. The city contains a population of approximately 2,338.

The People and Families of Chamberlain

In Chamberlain, about 50% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Chamberlain, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the city.

Chamberlain has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Chamberlain had a median family income of $43,500. Interestingly, lots of people in Chamberlain have Bachelor's degrees (or better). In the city, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Chamberlain.

Chamberlain Housing

Chamberlain has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 63% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in South Dakota, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Chamberlain, 89% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the city do a lot of driving. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Chamberlain can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

Chamberlain strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Dakota):

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 3%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 5%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 12%

Comparative Profile of Chamberlain, SD

Comparing Chamberlain to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Dakota (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes

Chamberlain Almanac

Chamberlain Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Chamberlain Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Chamberlain, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Chamberlain Public Libraries

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Chamberlain High Schools (2004)

CHAMBERLAIN HI SCH
1000 SORENSON DR
605-734-4467
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 295 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14

Chamberlain Colleges

(List of All South Dakota Colleges)

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